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2008 Fall Schedule Announced
The tentative Fall 2008 BOA Championship Schedule has been released! Review the Schedule and plan your fall.
Rose Bowl Auction to Benefit Music for All
It's Bowl season and Music for All has been auctioning some great bowl game packages.
Currently up for bids is a 2008 Rose Bowl Game Package which includes tickets to the Rose Parade®, 2 tickets to the "VIP Tailgate Party," parking passes and 2 tickets to the Rose Bowl Game on Jan. 1, 2008.
All proceeds from the auction will benefit Music for All.
 Place your bids!
Don't Miss the First Symposium Deadline!
Enroll for the Summer Symposium by Dec. 31 for the Network Discount
The Music for All Summer Symposium, presented by Yamaha, is called "America's Camp" for a reason - with more than 1,600 students from more than 35 states and several countries, it's an unforgettable week of music and fun!
Find the Summer Symposium Division that's right for you!
Details and Online Registration
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Music for All at the Midwest Clinic
Visit us at Midwest Booths 121-123,125 in the Chicago Hilton and Towers.
Download the Application for the 2009 BOA Honor Band in the Rose Parade®
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No Child Left Behind
With the reauthorization of No Child Left Behind being pushed into next year, it is likely the law will not be revised until 2009.
An issue as heated as this will more than likely not be able to be addressed during an election year.
In January, Music for All will add a No Child Left Behind section to our website to keep everyone informed on the latest news as well as the best strategies for dealing with the law in your school.
Music for All Research & Advocacy
Special Offer from BOA and Jolesch Photography!
A photo or custom photo product makes a great gift any time!
Orders received by December 31st will receive 10% off the entire order.
Print and poster orders ship within 7-10 days.
All other products ship within 3 weeks.
Review the photos from the events your band attended this fall and place your order.
Enter Code "BOA10" to receive this discount.
Please let your friends know that pictures are available by forwarding this e-mail or using our "Send to a Friend" feature on joleschorders.com
Happy holidays from Jolesch Photography!
Ring in the New Year with Music for All!
Celebrate 2008 with a Music for All souvenir! Here are few ideas:
"Dear Mr. President"
For the fifth year, Music for All has partnered with SBO Magazine on a student essay contest.
The theme of the essay is, "Dear Mr. President, I am writing to tell you why music is so important to my complete education."
The essay should be 250 words or less and must be submitted by December 31, 2007.
All students from grades four through twelve are eligible.
There is still time for your students to win a $1,000 scholarship and your school music program to receive a matching $1,000 in music products!
Essays can be sent via e-mail at sbomagazine.com or by mail to:
Student Scholarship SBO Magazine
21 Highland Circle
Needham, MA 02494
Start Your Letter
Connections That Last a Lifetime
If you have been involved with Music for All and Bands of America as a participant, parent or volunteer, the impact is felt long after the final notes are performed!
The music teachers who lead their students through Music for All programs each year have their own histories with BOA.
Directors at four of the 2007 Grand National Finalist Bands have a personal history with one of those programs - each as a teacher or graduate of the Marian Catholic H.S. (IL) music program.
Pictured above (from left to right) on the field after the Grand National Finals award ceremony are:
- Josh Torres, Marian Catholic 1999 graduate - Now percussion specialist at Center Grove H.S., IN. Josh was also a recipient of The Revelli Scholarship as a senior in high school, which is awarded to future music educators.
- Greg Bimm, Director of Bands with Marian Catholic from 1977 to present.
- Kevin McNulty Jr., Marian Catholic 1998 graduate - Now Assistant Band Director at Richland H.S., TX.
- Marc Whitlock, Associate Director at Marian Catholic from 1992 to 2001 - Now Director of Bands at Plymouth Canton Ed. Park, MI 2003 to present.
Reconnect with YOUR past on the Music for All Network.
Overheard on the Campaign Trail
More and more the issue of music and arts education is showing up on the campaign trail.
Here are some of the most recent comments:
"To remain competitive in the global economy, America needs to reinvigorate the kind of creativity and innovation that has made this country great.
To do so, we must nourish our children's creative skills.
In addition to giving our children the science and math skills they need to compete in the new global context, we should also encourage the ability to think creatively that comes from a meaningful arts education."
- Barak Obama
"I would have art in the schools as a way to stimulate kids being stronger in science and math proficiency."
- Gov. Bill Richardson, Dec 13 - Des Moines Register Debate
"I would unleash weapons of mass instruction. I'm a passionate, ardent supporter of having music and art in every school for every student at every grade level. Because let's just make sure you understand why. It's not frivolous. It's because if we don't develop the right side of the brain with the same level of attention as we do the left, which is the logical side, we end up with an unbalanced, bored student, which is exactly what we've done, and students are out of our system because of it."
- Gov. Mike Huckabee, Dec 12 - Des Moines Register Debate
Yamaha Young Performing Artist Applications Released
The Yamaha Young Performing Artists (YYPA) program is designed to provide early career recognition for outstanding young musicians in the United States.
Hundreds of applicants ages 16-21 apply annually and undergo a rigorous taped audition process for a panel of national celebrity musicians.
Many winners have received scholarships to prestigious universities and conservatories, or are playing professionally with major jazz groups and top symphony orchestras.
The overall winner (chosen at the Summer Symposium) will receive $5,000 in retail credit towards a professional model Yamaha instrument and an opportunity for a New York City performance debut at Yamaha Artist Service, Inc.
Learn more about YYPA
Music for All is supported by the Arts Council of
Indianapolis and the City of Indianapolis.
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